Wireless connection

Ihve instructions on how to set up my wireless connection, do i set it up on my desktop or lap top ?i have a westell versalinkwellthe instructions but am confused 327w modem that is hooked op to my desktop.i. can fo

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Network security key is almost similar to a password.The network administrator set the key.In case you have a personal router logon to 192.168.1.1 on your browser addressbar.Got to Wireless security on the router configuration page.the network key can be edited from there.

What is the Operating system on the laptop ?If it is XP then in the bottom right hand corner you will find Wireless network connection ( looks like 1 computer monitor). Use that icon to connect to the wireless network.If it is windows Vista, then in the bottom right hand corner you will find 2 computer monitor icon. Use that icon to connect to the wireless network.If it is Windows 98/ME/2000 then use the adapter utility to connect to the wireless network.For MAC you will see the AIRPORT icon at the top.

Check the wireless settings of the router first . Make sure that yopu have all the wireless settings of the router. If you are not sure about the settings, then open the router set up and check the settings.

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If your computer is able to go online through the modem Then you need to connect the computer to the router ad the modem to the router.open the set up page of the router and change the settings of the router according to the ISP.Click Here for step by step by instructions

Desk top to internet is OK.How about Destop through Router connection to Internet OK?Assuming you want to connect wireless from Lap top to Network, need to configure correctly for wireless in Router.If you connect Lap top to router by wire and it didn't work that mean your router is bad.

Check your router configuration under some sort of Wireless Encryption option. Essentially you or someone else set up a "passphrase" on that router which created either 64-bit or 128-bit encrypted keys from that phrase. You'll most likely find this passphrase under the Encryption information.

you can run another ethernet cable from your westell modem to your laptop. hence, if you want your laptop to connect wirelessly, it must have a wireless card/adapter inside. if it already has a wireless adapter, it should automatically detect your wireless network and you just need to connect to it (note: you need to enter the correct wireless security/network key if you have enabled it on your modem). by default the serial number is the ssid of the router and the wireless security is disabled. but if you are not sure of your wireless security, log on to the modem's web user interface by typing http://192.168.1.1 on your web browser's address. then go to the wireless section and verify your wireless settings from there.

Yes, I have pretty much the same setup at home. Wired desktop and wireless laptop. On the back of your wireless router, there should be 4 or 5 wired connections which you can use. You will only have to use the setup disk on one computer. Basically, the setup disk is for the router, not the computers, it simply guides you through the router configuration process. You can also do this manually, the manual for the router will give those instructions as well.